Expenses claims and the Freedom of Information requests that uncovered them may now seem a little passé but for former Livingston MP, Jim Devine, it is still in the forefront of his mind. Devine has been jailed for 16 months this morning at The Old Bailey in London for expenses fraud, and you can read a full report from Nick Eardley writing in The Scotsman.
Wife of former Prime Minister, Sarah Brown, is booked for the Purple Lunch organised by Wellbeing of Women in April. She will be speaking about her new book, Behind the Black Door. You can read more and book your tickets here.
Election Hustings are well underway (and we will have some news on those later) but the event being held in Midlothian on Friday 1 April may be a little tastier than most, as former Masterchef winner and Edinburgh restaurateur, Gerry Goldwyre, is providing the eats, as The Edinburgh Evening News reported last week.
STVLocal report on the largest Dragon Boat Challenge which might raise £100,000 for charity – and which is taking place in June in Leith.
Lothian Buses have told us that Lost Property is on the move.
From 4 April 2011 we’ll be at Hanover Street Travelshop . . .
Have you left something on the bus?
Hundreds of items are left on our buses every week. From the obvious, such as umbrellas, gloves and mobile phones to golf clubs, suitcases, guitars and stuffed animals!
With only 60% of these items ever claimed we are making it easier for you to collect your lost items by moving our Lost Property office to a City Centre location and extending the opening hours.
From 4 April 2011 Lost Property will be located in our Hanover Street Travelshop and will be open from 0930 – 1330 then 1400 – 1730, Monday to Friday, doubling the previous opening hours.
You can also call us on 0131 475 0652 (number active from 4 April 2011) during opening hours
Or
You can email lostproperty@lothianbuses.co.uk
Items will be held there for one month before being donated to Save the Children.
